Education Manager Spine Johnson & Johnson MedTech | Orthopaedics

Johnson & Johnson
Leeds
2 weeks ago
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At Johnson & Johnsonwe believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented treated and curedwhere treatments are smarter and less invasive andsolutions are our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow and profoundly impact health for more at


Job Function

Sales Enablement


Job Sub Function

Sales Training


All Job Posting Locations

Leeds West Yorkshire United Kingdom Wokingham Berkshire United Kingdom


Job Description

Johnson & Johnson MedTech Orthopaedics are looking for an Education Manager in Spine for the UK & Ireland.


Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months subject to legal requirements including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies as may be required regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals.


Should you accept this position it is anticipated that following conclusion of the transaction you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes programs policies and benefit that case details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.


Role Purpose

The Spine Education Manager has a critical role for the Spine franchise in the UK & IRE.


This individual has the responsibility to create platform specific Commercial & Professional Education strategy in alignment with the GES Lead and the Platform Business Leads.


They are responsible for the local execution of this strategy to support the Franchise to deliver world class Education to support the annual UK & IRE business plan. The base location is Leeds however we will consider candidates from across the UK.


The Commercial & Professional Education Manager will also be a key member of the Spine Platform Leadership Team for the UK & IRE.


Key focus is on ensuring TWO measures of 100%

  • The UK Spine team are 100% confidence to support our healthcare teams in ensuring the best outcomes for patients in theatre.
  • The HCPs who use our Spine implants are 100% confidence in theatre to achieve the best outcomes for their patients with them.

Key deliverables

  • Develops & delivers vision mission goals for the Spine Commercial & Professional Education programme aligned to platform strategic roadmap and business plan
  • Coordinates annual operating budget to deliver world class training that supports the annual Spine growth targets
  • Leadership responsibility for assuring necessary tools policies and procedures are developed and integrated to support and comply with all legal regulatory and HCC policies
  • Creates & executes the Spine team commercial education plan built through training needs analysis ensuring alignment with Global Regional & local strategy
  • Design & Deliver Professional Education events that ensure surgeon confidence in products & procedures
  • Build associated KOL relationships to enhance the companys Education offering
  • Deliver industry leading Commercial & Professional Education so it is a key differentiator for the UK & IRE business and a true value add for customers
  • Support the wider MedTech Commercial Education Plans including onboarding

Who are we looking for

  • Bachelors Degree
  • Experience of Learning / Education Marketing and / or Sales in Medical Devices

Relevant platform clinical expertise & product knowledge

  • Prior experience in Sales Marketing Professional Education Adult Education Sales Training Strategy development and Analytics
  • Proven ability to influence corporate leadership and partner with diverse multi-functional teams across geographic boundaries
  • Proven ability to understand business strategy; translate it into solutions that support the companys business goals.
  • Proven leadership ability to effectively motivate and lead a team to success (including non-direct reporting teams).
  • Has led significant business transformation and change management projects - delivered on time and in budget
  • Strategy development and execution
  • Strong communications skills
  • Demonstrated ability to develop internal and external networks
  • Demonstrated track record for Standards of Leadership traits

Additional qualifications

  • Flexible and willing to travel frequently (40% of time)

Required Skills (Preferred Skills)

  • IVR
  • Program Management
  • Classroom Experience
  • Special Education
  • Adult Education
  • Salesforce
  • Teaching
  • Curriculum Development
  • CRM Software
  • Public Speaking
  • Supervising Experience
  • Toddler Care

Employment Type

Full-Time


Experience

years


Vacancy

1


Required Experience

Manager


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